Specialist Engineer | Goonyella | BMA

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About the Role

We are seeking a capable Specialist Engineer to join the Mine Planning team at Goonyella Riverside Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Planning, this role plays a critical part in translating mine strategy into executable short‑term plans that safely and efficiently support operations.

The role will initially focus on short‑term planning and truck‑and‑shovel activities, providing a strong foundation in plan execution, risk management, and operational engagement. Over time, there will be opportunities to broaden experience across other planning areas, aligned to business needs and individual development.

This role is offered on an 8/6 roster, with FIFO, DIDO or residential options available.

In this role you will:

• Develop short-term mine designs that support robust schedules, with an initial focus on truck and shovel operations
• Work closely with operations to translate plans from concept through to execution
• Identify, communicate and manage risks and constraints within the short-term planning horizon
• Monitor plan execution, drive schedule compliance and maintain focus on critical path activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production planning
• Build strong collaborative relationships with operational teams and planning functions

About You

As the successful candidate, you will have a tertiary education background in Mining Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification with previous experience working at an operations level. Your demonstrated experience working in mine planning teams particularly designing and planning for open cut coal mines will see you succeed in this role.

As well as your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will have demonstrated ability to build relationships across departments and able to communicate at all levels. A strong working knowledge of design tools (Deswik/Vulcan), Microsoft Office, software packages are desirable.

You will also be a performance and achievement oriented professional, who is motivated by exceeding expectations and providing excellent results.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.